Lot of Saveurs
The gastronomic festival of Cahors celebrating the flavors of Quercy
About Lot of Saveurs
A festival born from a passion for the Lot terroir
Created in 2009 by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Grand Cahors, Lot of Saveurs was born from a desire to celebrate what makes the region famous: its gastronomy. This popular, festive, and creative festival has established itself as the major culinary event in the Lot department, attracting thousands of visitors to the heart of the Lot prefecture each year.
The festival highlights the exceptional richness of Quercy products: black truffles from Périgord-Quercy, Périgord walnuts AOP, Quercy saffron, Quercy melon, Label Rouge farm-raised lamb from Quercy, foie gras, and Rocamadour AOP cheeses. These are the gastronomic treasures that make this Occitanie region so proud.
The Grand Banquet: an exceptional moment of sharing
The highlight and pride of the festival, the Grand Banquet is a unique event. More than 2,300 guests sit together on the allées Fénelon in the heart of Cahors to enjoy a gastronomic menu made exclusively from local, labeled products. Melon soup, foie gras terrine, Quercy salad, Rocamadour, and seasonal fruit desserts make up a festive meal accompanied by wines from the Cahors appellation.
This eco-responsible event invites participants to bring their own cutlery, in a sustainable development approach recognized by the Syded du Lot label obtained in 2019 and renewed in 2022.
A program rich in flavors and discoveries
Beyond the banquet, Lot of Saveurs offers a varied program that unfolds over several days:
- Gourmet Market bringing together local producers and artisans
- Culinary Workshops led by chefs from the Lot region
- Gourmet Getaway at the foot of the Pont Valentré with refined appetizers
- Gourmands' Brunch at Place François-Mitterrand
- Vintners' Guinguette showcasing Lot wines
- Gourmets' Battle, a participatory culinary competition
- Culinary Book Fair and photographic exhibitions
- Musical entertainment, shows, and concerts
Wine at the heart of the festival
Lot of Saveurs gives a prime place to the vineyards of the Lot. The festival celebrates the four appellations that make the region's wine richness: AOC Cahors, the famous "black wine" from the Malbec grape, IGP Côtes du Lot, Coteaux du Quercy, and Coteaux de Glanes. Tastings, meetings with winemakers, and oenological events allow visitors to discover these exceptional wines.
Traveling Gourmet Markets
The celebration doesn't stop at the Cahors weekend. Throughout the summer, the Lot of Saveurs caravan travels through the towns of Grand Cahors every Tuesday, from July to August. These traveling gourmet markets offer culinary demonstrations, producer markets, and shared meals in the villages of Douelle, Saint-Pierre-Lafeuille, Lherm, Le Montat, Trespoux-Rassiels, Calamane, and Catus.
A recognized and labeled festival
The quality and originality of Lot of Saveurs have been recognized with numerous distinctions. The festival received the label from the French Commission for UNESCO in 2011. It obtained the eco-responsible certification delivered by the Syded du Lot in 2019 and 2022. In 2022, the event was featured in the governmental program of the Year of Gastronomy, confirming its national influence.
Lot of Saveurs — edition 2026
The 16th edition of Lot of Saveurs takes place on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026, on the allées Fénelon in Cahors. This year, the Croustilot is the flagship product of the edition, celebrating 30 years of the emblematic bread of Lot and its brotherhood, with Christian Vabret, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Boulanger, as guest of honor. On the program: the Grand Banquet on Saturday evening bringing together over 2,300 guests, the Brunch of Lot's taste artisans on Sunday, the Village des Saveurs, the Battle des Gourmets, workshops, Cahors wine tastings, and concerts.
Lot of Saveurs 2026 — The Croustilot and its 30th Anniversary in the Spotlight
The 16th edition of Lot of Saveurs takes place on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Cahors, on the allées Fénelon and in the heart of the Cadurcian city. The Croustilot, an emblematic bread from Lot whose brotherhood celebrates its 30th anniversary, is the flagship product of this edition. The festival welcomes Christian Vabret, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Boulanger, as guest of honor, who shares his passion for bread throughout the weekend.
A highlight of the festival, the Grand Banquet on Saturday evening gathers over 2,300 guests on the allées Fénelon. On Sunday, the Brunch of Lot's taste artisans and the Grand Dinner of the chefs from Bonnes Tables du Lot extend the gourmet celebration. Throughout the weekend: Village des Saveurs with its tastings, the Croustilot's mobile bakery, Battle des Gourmets, culinary demonstrations alongside local chefs, pastry workshops for children, a walk in the vineyards, Cahors wine tastings, and concerts.
As every year, the festival continues throughout the summer with itinerant gourmet markets in the communes of Grand Cahors, scheduled on summer Tuesday evenings.
Programme Lot of Saveurs 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026
- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Lot of Saveurs gourmet village and Battle des Gourmets, place Galdemar: demonstrations alongside local chefs, local certified product sectors, entertainment, and tastings
- All Day — Village des Saveurs (tastings of local products), the Croustilot's mobile bakery, culinary workshops and demonstrations, pastry workshops for children, a walk in the vineyards
- 7:30 PM — Grand Banquet on the allées Fénelon: over 2,300 guests (by reservation, from 8 €)
- 10:30 PM — Concert by the Buzz Brothers on the allées Fénelon (free admission)
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- 12 PM – 3 PM — Brunch of Lot's taste artisans, in front of square Olivier-de-Magny / Jouvenel (by reservation, from 30 €)
- Noon — Grand Dinner of the chefs from Bonnes Tables du Lot (by reservation, from 100 €)
- All Day — Continuation of the Village des Saveurs, Cahors wine tastings, and family entertainment
Program established according to official sources (lotofsaveurs.fr, Lot and Occitanie tourist offices). Times and menus subject to adjustments — see the official website for reservation details.
Highlights Lot of Saveurs 2026
- The Croustilot, flagship product of the 2026 edition, celebrates its 30th anniversary
- Christian Vabret, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Boulanger, guest of honor
- Grand Banquet on Saturday evening: over 2,300 guests on the allées Fénelon
- Brunch of Lot's taste artisans on Sunday
- Grand Dinner of the chefs from Bonnes Tables du Lot
- Village des Saveurs and the Croustilot's mobile bakery
- Battle des Gourmets and culinary demonstrations
- Pastry workshops for children, a walk in the vineyards
- Cahors wine tastings and concert by the Buzz Brothers
Prices Lot of Saveurs 2026
Practical information — Lot of Saveurs
Access
The festival is mainly held on the allées Fénelon and Place François-Mitterrand, in the heart of Cahors.
- By car: Cahors is accessible via the A20 (exit 57 or 58). Free and paid parking in the city center and near the allées Fénelon.
- By train: Cahors SNCF station is about a 10-minute walk from the festival venue. TER Occitanie connections from Toulouse and Brive.
- By bus: liO network with several lines serving Cahors.
Hours
The festival takes place over a weekend at the end of June. The Grand Banquet is held on Saturday evening starting at 7:30 PM. The Gourmands' Brunch is served on Sunday at 11 AM.
Prices
Access to the festival, the gourmet market, and the events is free. The Grand Banquet is accessible by reservation (around €19 per person). Themed meals (Gourmet Getaway, Brunch) are paid and require reservation.
Contact
- Phone: 05 65 53 20 65
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: lotofsaveurs.fr
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Where does it take place — Lot of Saveurs
Allées Fénelon
Allées Fénelon, 46000 Cahors, 46000 Cahors